May 20, 2025
Brooklyn City F.C. to Join TLfC in 2026
BROOKLYN, NY -- The League for Clubs (TLfC) is excited to announce the addition of Brooklyn City F.C. to our roster of clubs. Brooklyn City F.C. will begin play in TLfC in the 2026 season.
Brooklyn City F.C. was founded in 2017 and has seen rapid growth over its seven years in existence. The club currently fields two men’s teams that play in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League. In 2021, Brooklyn City F.C. won the Harry J. Saunders Cup, an annual League Cup put on by the Cosmopolitan Soccer League and played across New York City.
“Joining The League for Clubs provides the platform for Brooklyn City F.C. to fulfill its mission to support a complete player pathway within our club, from youth to adult, and ultimately with the opportunity to compete on a national level,” said Jesse DeLorenzo, Brooklyn F.C. President. “It brings more men’s semi-pro soccer back to Brooklyn in a high-quality environment, which the Brooklyn soccer community deserves and is eager to support! We can’t wait to hit the field in 2026!!”
Brooklyn City F.C. also has a women’s first team that competes in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL), a second team that competes in WPSL Division 2 and a year-round women’s team that competes in the New York Metropolitan Women’s Soccer League (NYMWSL). On the youth side, Brooklyn City F.C. boasts over 20 teams and 350 players, competing regionally in the Elite Development Program (EDP), locally in the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) and at tournaments up and down the Mid-Atlantic coast.
The club recently opened offices in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, overlooking the New York harbor. Brooklyn City F.C. plays at multiple venues, including Aviator Sports Complex, which is the home to its WPSL teams and older elite youth teams.
The League for Clubs was founded as an alternative to existing lower-level options in men’s soccer in America. At The League, our mission is to work collaboratively to help every club at this level become sustainable and successful, both on and off the pitch.
For more information on our
mission and goals, please read the open letter written by our five founding owners at
theleaguefc.com.
5/19/2025
Brooklyn City F.C. Partners With Berry Park for Women's Teams
BROOKLYN, NY -- Brooklyn City F.C. is thrilled to announce the addition of Berry Park Brooklyn, as a club partner and sponsor of our women’s teams, starting with the 2025 WPSL and WPSL Division II seasons.
Berry Park will be featured prominently on the back of the Brooklyn City F.C. Home BKLYN Kit, as well as women’s warm-up jackets, both supplied by Hummel Sport.
Established in 2009, Berry Park has become a cornerstone of the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn. Now entirely women-owned, the establishment places a strong emphasis on promoting women’s sports, with a particular focus on local teams and soccer.
“As a guiding principle of Berry Park, a women-owned business, ‘we are a rooftop for the people and soccer for all’”, said Elena Vazintaris, co-owner of Berry Park. “Partnering with BCFC is more than just a sponsorship, it is an alignment of values: investing in community, creating visibility for women athletes and building a culture where local talent thrives.”
“We’re excited to be part of the momentum behind BCFC and can’t wait to cheer them on!"
The partnership will mark the beginning of a growing collaboration between the two organizations to further provide easier access to attend, support, and/or view women’s soccer at all levels, including Brooklyn City F.C. First Teams. Berry Park also provides the club with an additional new venue for hosting events, team functions, and potential viewing parties.
“We couldn’t think of a more synergistic sponsor and partner to add to the BCFC family, than Berry Park,” said Jesse DeLorenzo, President and Founder of Brooklyn City F.C. “An institution in North Brooklyn for many years, Berry Park’s commitment to supporting women’s sports aligns perfectly with Brooklyn City F.C.’s consistent commitment to the female game.”
Brooklyn City F.C. was founded in 2017, and from inception the club has given a special emphasis on pathways for female players, and promoting the women’s game from the club’s inception. BCFC extends from the grassroots levels at ages 3-4, through competitive youth teams from ages 7-18, to women’s and men’s amateur and semi-pro teams. The club’s mission aims to use the global game of football to unite and represent the many diverse communities and cultures in Brooklyn, under a single club banner.